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2 Owners from new
Previously owned by Southern California's most famous car
enthusiast
Porsche Factory Upgraded to M472
Matching numbers engine and transmission
Documented in the definitive Carrera RS book by Dr. Georg
Konradsheim
The Carrera RS is one of the most revered cars in the Porsche
lineage, and is regarded as one of the finest sports cars of the
1970's. Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, it was a factory
special built to meet the homologation rules of FIA Group 4 racing.
The RS ("Rennsport") was almost invincible at Le Mans, Daytona and
the Targa Florio, often winning outright against pure racing
prototypes. It's not often you would see the same car on the podium
one day, and passing you on the open road the next. The 911 RS is
conclusive proof that one of Porsche's greatest skills was building
a car that was immensely competitive at the track, and yet equally
competent as a street car.
Porsche had only intended to produce 500 Carrera RS examples, set
on making just enough to homologate the RS to go racing. These "1st
series" cars are highly coveted, sporting thinner sheet metal from
the factory and were focused on being lightweight, offering a
"purer" experience. However, the automotive public's appetite for
the Carrera RS platform meant that Porsche ultimately made 2 more
rounds of cars, producing a further 1,080 examples. These later
versions (often referred to as series 2, or series 3 cars) had
thicker sheet metal, and were generally heavier than their 1st
series siblings.
This 911 Carrera RS, #1537, was specified as an M472 model.
Delivered new to Italy, the first owner would keep the Carrera RS
for 32 years. The RS was imported to the U.S. where it remained
with the original owner until it was sold in 2004 to its second
owner.
The second owner, the most prominent car guy/car enthusiast in
Southern California, kept the car in his collection of other
special automobiles. When he received the car, he had it shipped to
Canepa in 2005 to work to get it in mechanical shape. After 17
years, he decided to ask Bruce Canepa, his close friend, to help
find the car a new home.
Each and every collector car that comes to Canepa is put through an
extensive and diligent process called the "Canepa Difference." This
includes a major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where all
systems are checked and serviced as necessary. This
Concours-quality RS has just completed an extensive mechanical
refurbishment and services. It has also received an award-winning
concourse-level detailing, a thorough cleaning of each and every
surface that ensures that every car is a sight to behold. Finishing
off with a foam-pad-only polish to enhance the paint finish, each
and every car is a perfect example and a personification of Bruce
Canepa's impeccable attention to detail. This RS is in fantastic
condition and a stunning rare find
The first series of 911 Carrera RS cars spanned only 500 examples
and having such a well-maintained and expertly restored example-a
car we have known for nearly 20 years-come through our doors is an
exciting occasion. With chassis #1537 we present the opportunity to
own a celebrated piece of Porsche's homologation history, one that
you can drive and enjoy on the street, and is the perfect example
of duality that Porsche has built its reputation upon.
